File Manager Advanced Shortcode <= 2.3.2 - Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution through shortcode
CVE-2023-2068

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 June 2023

Summary

The File Manager Advanced Shortcode plugin for WordPress, specifically versions up to 2.3.2, is susceptible to a Remote Code Execution vulnerability. This flaw arises from an inadequate restriction on the uploaded file types permitted when utilizing the shortcode, which allows unauthorized users to upload files with disallowed MIME types, including PHP scripts. Consequently, this vulnerability poses a serious risk as it permits potential exploitation without the need for user authentication.

Affected Version(s)

file-manager-advanced-shortcode 0 <= 2.3.2

References

EPSS Score

83% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Mateus Machado Tesser
WPScan
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